OCCP Events
Careers for Communicators Virtual Workshops – Spring 2021
Careers for Communicators events are geared toward College of Journalism and Communications students but open to any student exploring a career in communications.
Do you have questions about these workshops? Please contact David Adams (dadams@ufsa.ufl.edu).
Navigating a Virtual Career Fair
Learn how to connect successfully with employers during the upcoming Careers in Communication Fair. We will walk through the tech platforms we are using and discuss how to represent yourself well during the fair.
Tuesday, March 16 – 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Registration link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucO2urDIiHNwesKoHciyAjHhgt_5vFZk_
Additional Career Development Opportunities
Please visit the UF Career Connections Center events page for additional opportunities for CJC students.
Workshop Recordings — Spring 2021
Missed a workshop? Check out recordings and the PowerPoint slides for past career workshops for CJC students!
Stand-Out Resumes
Stand-out resumes are crucial for anyone seeking opportunities but especially for professionals in communications fields. Learn core resume features and functions on your way to developing a resume that will advance your career.
Developing Your Portfolio
Having a professional portfolio to showcase your work to a potential employer is a key part of career success for communicators. Learn how to identify portfolio items – even if you haven’t yet worked professionally – and how to develop, display, and share your portfolio.
Interviewing in a Virtual Environment
Interviewing virtually or remotely adds another layer of complexity – and stress – to the already-daunting job search. Learn how to successfully communicate your skills and experience in our virtual world, which employers say will persist long after the pandemic.